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11/19/2011

My daughter just had a destination wedding/reception over the weekend in Monterey. I had contacted Kim two months ago on her availability and she responded right away. She was very helpful in all aspects when planning our event. She had suggestions for make up products, websites to look at for examples and made a flexible schedule for the morning of the wedding that allowed for make up touch ups. Though the majority of our contact was via email, Kim is very personable and very easy to work with. She listens to all comments and concerns. My daughter had a trial run of make up and hair with Kim three weeks before her wedding. I highly recommend doing this because Kim has the opportunity to work with your hair and works with you to achieve your perfect look. We were comfortable with Kim from the beginning, she is so easy to get along with. My daughter had a picture of her gown and a picture of what she wanted her hair to look like, which was one she selected from Kim's gallery. The hairstyle was gorgeous and so was the make up. The morning of the wedding Kim had 3 hair and 5 make up clients. So we didn't have to start super early she had an associate help with the make up. Crystal was wonderful! She has a lot of experience and we all looked fantastic! My daughter was radiant and a vision of beauty and elegance. You would not regret working with Kim. She is very professional and responds to your emails right away, has a lot of experience and knowledge, she loves what she does plus she is very nice. I highly recommend Kim.

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11/11/2011

If I could give Kim more than 5 stars I would! Every step of the way she was a pleasure to work with. When we met I brought a photo of a hair style I found online that I liked, and gave her a very general idea of what I was thinking of for makeup: something very simple and light; I don't usually wear much makeup and I wanted people to look at me and see me, not just what I was wearing on my face. Kim did an outstanding job, and I felt like a million dollars the whole night. The hair was perfect, the makeup was perfect, and I had a ton of fun getting ready for the ceremony with her, her assistant, and my bridesmaids.I highly, highly recommend Kim to be a part of your wedding. You will not be disappointed!! :)

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11/05/2011

I am so very lucky to have known Kim Larson. Thanks to Tehama Golf Club for the recommendation! I got married in Carmel and from someone who is not from there I relied mostly on people's recommendations and picking her was easily one of the best wedding decisions I have ever made! From the trial run to the wedding day itself ~ she was very professional and listened to all my suggestions. Everyone in my bridal party LOVED their hair and make up, they all looked beautiful. To all brides out there I highly recommend her. You won't regret it.

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10/09/2011

Kim is amazing! From the start she was personable and flexible, very easy to work with. My hair and make up were fabulous. I received so many compliments. I felt and looked beautiful all day. I wish I could have her do my makeup and hair everyday! Kim also worked well with the photographers and florist. I absolutely recommend her to every bride in the area. You will not be disappointed.

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10/01/2011

I have never felt as beautiful in my life as I did on my wedding day. I attribute this to the work that Kim Larson did on my hair and makeup. I put my full trust in her and it really paid off. I was a little nervous that we had never done a trial run through but it was too difficult to plan since our wedding was a destination wedding and I was rarely in Carmel before the big day. My nerves were calmed a bit when my wedding coordinator at The Highlands Inn said “if Kim is doing your hair and makeup, you have nothing to worry about.” She was right! Kim not only is great at what she does but she has a wonderful, kind, personality which kept my nerves calm before the ceremony. Six other ladies in my wedding party had their makeup done by her coworker, Crystal, who also did a wonderful job. They both were masters at choosing the right color palates for the right skin tone. I am super impressed with Kim Larson and her fellow makeup artist, Crystal. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is planning a big day where you need to look your best. - Kim McEuen

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09/03/2011

Kim was fantastic. She was great working with my nieces. My sister and I feel in love with her false lashes.

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08/28/2011

Kim was awesome! Julia Lin

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08/27/2011

Kim was great and so were her associates!

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08/20/2011

Kim was a pleasure to work with, she understood exactly what we needed even when I wasn't sure myself. Our hair and make up were finished to perfection and would reccommend her services again

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08/13/2011

I'm one of those girls whose hair never held a curl, whose face never looked good in foundation, who rather tie her hair up in a ponytail than fuss with it, and a girl who really disliked having her hair and make up done because it was always a disaster... However, now that has changed!I could not have been more pleased with Kim as my day of bridal hair and make up stylist! I wish I could travel with Kim with me everyday so that she could do my hair and make up! My wedding was a destination wedding and I worked with everyone through emails and phone calls. Kim made me feel at ease about trusting her with my hair and make up for the day of. Kim is super responsive to e-mails and provided thorough instructions for the day of so I knew how to properly prepare. We met a few weeks prior to the wedding so that she could see my comfort level of make up for the wedding which I truly truly appreciated. I don't wear make up often and Kim made sure that she did not make me feel uncomfortable with too much make up the day of my wedding. It was great to know that she wanted to get to know my comfort level and I never felt as if the make up she was doing was a generic bridal look. She made sure my make up matched me individually. On the day of the wedding, Kim showed up on time promptly before daylight did at 6am to do my make up & hair. I had told her that I would like to be done roughly at about 8am to head out for pictures prior to the ceremony. Kim worked her magic and we managed to get ready and out the door faster than I expected. I couldn't believe it was me in the mirror and everyone told me how beautiful my hair and make up was that day. Our pictures came out perfect and I've never received so many compliments! It's been over a week since our wedding and my mom keeps reminding me how gorgeous I was that day. I've NEVER liked the way my make up has been done by anyone and always go in knowing that the finished results probably will not be what I want... but after Kim did my hair and make up, it came out better than the pictures and better than I could have possibly imagined. Also, as an extra bonus, Kim provided me with a little "touch up" kit for the day that included some day of essentials such as powder, hair spray, lipstick and mini lipstick brush. This came in handy right before the ceremony so I could touch up my lipstick for pictures and make sure I kept myself looking fresh. I never once needed the hairspray because Kim had managed to do my hair so firmly that it held all day and the curls or pins never came undone. My friend is getting married next year and wants to use my hair photos as inspiration for her own hair!I HIGHLY recommend her to any bride looking for their hair & make up for their wedding day! I wouldn't trust anyone else!

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07/30/2011

Kim provided on-site hair and makeup services for me, my mom and bridal party. I also did a practice run a few weeks before the wedding. Kim is very professional and on-time. She asks the right questions to make sure she knows your hair and makeup preferences and makes everyone feel comfortable along the way. The end result was just beautiful. She provided a touch-up kit for the reception so the makeup looked fresh until the end. I couldn't have been happier with the results and highly recommend Kim for your weddding or special event.

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07/27/2011

Kim did a great job! I would recommend her to anyone looking for hair and makeup. We could not have been more pleased.

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07/09/2011

Kim Larson did my hair and make-up for my July 9th, 2011 wedding at the Holly Farm. Since I live out of the country, it could have been difficult to arrange trial appointments, yet the whole process was very smooth. My Mom and I enjoyed a wonderful and calming afternoon amidst the wedding hubbub the Tuesday before the wedding in Kim's serene studio. I thought I had a vision for my appearance for the day and thought I was going to wear my hair down. So that's the style we started with and it looked amazing. Then she encouraged me to also try an up-do to ensure that I was confident in my decision. Thank God! We ended up all falling in love with the up-do. We ended up not having as much time for the make-up element of the consultation, but I was thrilled with Kim's expertise with fake eyelashes. On our wedding day, everything rolled perfectly and was very fun. I loved how all of my bridesmaids' hair styles turned out, my make-up was great, and I received many compliments on how natural and beautiful I looked. Kim was a great part of our day.

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07/01/2011

My date has not yet arrived and keeping it confidential for privacy as we are eloping. So don't pay attention to the date posted, because you have to post something in order to register. I wrote this for all the gals searching for Hair on their wedding day! My wedding has not happened yet but I found Kim on here and saw all the wonderful reviews! I saw the photos posted of her work and I knew Kim was the stylist for my special day. I called Kim and she was very accomodating and understanding. We are on a tight budget and she was so flexible with us. I am too, am a professional makeup artist, and I know the questions to ask,scheduling times, and all the interuptions that can occur. Kim asks all the right questions and understands brides. She is extremely professional and knows what she is doing. I cannot wait to see the fabulous work she will do on my wedding day! I will post pictures after my special day! Brides to Be you will be in great hands with Kim!

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05/29/2011

Kim provided make up + hair for me (the bride) and my beautiful 8 bridesmaids, as well as the mothers and the flower girls. Kim and her team were professional, pleasant and really efficient - such a joy to work with! I highly recommend her for all of your hair + make up needs. Thanks Kim!

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04/30/2011

I LOVE KIM!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, she duplicated 3 hairstyles for me.... even better than i could have imagined. I NEVER like my hair for formal events (i'm always sacred it looks too prom 98 or something).... but I felt totally at ease with kim. I spelt it out exactly what i wanted and showed her lots of pics. She nailed it not once, not twice, but three different times. I had her do a trial run with my hair down (i LOVED IT!!!), then the night before my wedding she did my hair in a low, asymetrical chignon (also loved). And then on my wedding day, I decided that I wanted my hair up (i am known for changing my mind often!) And she did them most beautiful, soft, not prom like updo.... it was stunning and romantic. My hair is thin and difficult, and she made me look like a movie star! Not only is she taleted, she is sweet as they come. She is such a pro and i really had such a great time getting to know her. I need to post some pictures so you can see my hair.... honestly, i got about 25 comments on my hair that day! Please look no further for hair people... she is the best there is!!!!!!!!!!! If I lived in the area, kim would be doing my hair for EVERY occasion. Elisa LOVES Kim!!!!!! :)

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11/13/2010

Kim was absolutely amazing.My hair was better than i could have ever imagined it and she really helped me by doing my make up at the last minute. The bridesmaids, my daughters, and my mothers hair was also fantastic. I could not have imagined a better person to do the hair and makeup. Well worth the money!!The day did not feel stressed at all and that was in part to her planning and schedule. Thanks again!!

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10/31/2010

Kim is wonderful. She was on time and prepared to do my make-up/hair and my wedding party. It turned out exactly as I wanted. I showed her a picture and she did her thing. I was impressed how quickly and perfect she did my make-up and hair. She braided a little piece of my hair and it was that little detail that made it beautiful. I would highly recommend her.

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09/18/2010

Kim was great
she alway replied promptly. was able to do exactly what i wanted for not only my hair but also my makeup
i would highly recommend her for any occasion (well worth the cost)

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09/11/2010

Kim did hair and make-up for my September 2010 wedding. Everything came out beautifully, and she wouldn't rest until everybody was thrilled with how they looked. She was so fun and easy to work with, and we all got so many compliments. I would highly highly recommend her!!

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07/24/2010

Kim and her team did a great job with the hair and make-up for our wedding. Everyone looked great. I would recommend her to any bride that wants to look beautiful on her big day. =)

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05/29/2010

Kim Larson was the most amazing hair and makeup artist I could possibly have asked for. My wedding day was amazing, but I do not think it would have been the same without Kim. First, she is nice, personable and also responsible and professional. Second, she does absolutely fabulous work. I went to her for a trial run and it was worth every penny. I really liked the trial styles but decided to change up one of them just a bit for the wedding. I sent her some pictures before the wedding and she did my hair perfectly on my wedding day the first time around. My updo was comfortable and stayed in all night. My makeup was also flawless. She did my mom's hair and makeup and I've never seen her look better. We both got compliments all night. Kim was also fun to have around while we were getting ready for the wedding, was completely relaxed and flexible...in a nutshell, there is no way there is a better wedding hair/makeup artist out there!!

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05/22/2010

Kim is the BEST! I really couldn't believe how great she made me look on my wedding day. As a gal that never wears make-up and has very boring hair, she was able to style and transform me into the best version of myself. The best part is, I really didn't want to look like someone else all weird and done up... Kim made me look natural and my absolute best.When I was interviewing photographers, every photographer I interviewed in town told me (unsolicited) to book Kim right away. I think it's a testimate to her work that her colleagues recommend her work even without being asked. I booked Kim without having even met her based on this advice. I can't even imagine not having her for my wedding.Kim and a co-worker also did my Mom's make-up and my bridesmaid's hair. Every one of them was very happy with how it all turned out.Kim is also just awesome to work with in the pre-planning stage. She is super responsive on email (a plus for a bride from another state) and she's just cool and genuine. When I met her for the first time at my consultation, she was knowledgeable, had good feedback about what would look good on me and took my ideas and really worked with them to make me look great.On the day of the wedding Kim and her co-worker came up to our suite and were such a great addition to our wedding day prep time. I absolutely loved working with Kim and I would recommend her to anyone. She's only 1 person and she is the best so I would recommend booking her early. I heard of other brides in the area going around to a number of other people when Kim was booked and not being happy.As far as price goes, I thought her prices were completely fair for her quality of work. Even if someone in the area is a little bit cheaper, I can't imagine it would be worth it enough not to have Kim.She's the BEST of the best... book her and you won't regret it.

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04/24/2010

HIGHLY recommend!! Kim was a pleasure to work with and she did an amazing job on my hair and make up. I was very pleased with her work and would hire her again any day!

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04/24/2010

I decided to go with Kim Larson's services (hair and make-up) for my wedding at the Lodge at Pebble Beach just last month. She did an absolutely amazing job and I couldn't have been happier!! When researching her I stumbled across a couple negative reviews amongst dozens of great ones. Honestly, I would disregard them if I were you. She truly wants you to be happy with the result so speak up and it's your job to manage when you need to be ready. Do the math. The two that I found don't sound like Kim's fault to me.....

She is professional, a pleasure to work with and delivers fantastic results! I HIGHLY recommend Kim Larson's services.

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01/02/2010

Kim is excellent. She did my makeup and hair for the day of my wedding and also some of my wedding party. She brought an assistant to work on the wedding party the day of to focus her attention on me that day. I thought this was extremely professional! She was very flexible in working with my schedule and timeline to work out everything with my photographer and really allowing for a relaxed morning the day of my wedding. Most importantly, I gave her an idea of what I wanted and she nailed it. My makeup was natural and my hair was perfect. I felt very beautiful and this is important. She went out of her way to loan me a hair piece because I didn't have "something borrowed" for the day of. I can't say enough great things about Kim.

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10/03/2009

I recently attempted to schedule bridal make-up and hairstyling with Kim Larson. In the preliminary stages of contact she was wonderful. Kim quickly followed up with e-mails, she agreed to see me for a complimentary consultation with short notice, and she called me with directions, etc. to ensure our first meeting went off without a hitch. At the consultation she was warm, friendly, and truly listened to what I was looking for in my wedding hair and make-up. She also seemed to understand the difficulty in planning a wedding from far away and the limitations it creates. I walked out of her salon with a great feeling about Kim and the services she could provide.

Before leaving, Kim informed me that she would hold my date as long as possible without a deposit. She made it clear that if she received an inquiry about the same date that she would get into contact with me. At that point I would have a week to send in to Kim a deposit to secure my wedding date. This was all more than reasonable to me, and I returned content to Southern California.

With my fall wedding date approaching, I e-mailed Kim Larson about booking a trial run for hair and make-up during my next trip up to Northern California. In the same e-mail in which she confirmed the date and time of our trial, she let me know that another bride had inquired about my wedding date. I needed to send in a deposit to hold the date.

As we had met but she had not styled my hair, my request to Kim was that she provide me a reference of a bride she had worked with in the past with similar hair. It is a common practice to request references from any wedding vendor, and in the past I have always been happily provided with a list of people to call (from my caterer, photographer, to bridal attire salon).

When she first replied to my e-mail about the request for a reference she let me know that it "would take a while" since she worked with so many brides in the past. An hour later, she e-mailed again to tell me that she would no longer be willing to work with me, since a recent client was able to provide her the deposit right away.

I completely understand that in these hard economic times one has to move quickly in order to preserve a viable business model. In these difficult times, brides, with hefty price tags for every service, also must do their homework before committing to vendors. This is why I felt that I was misinformed about Kim Larson's "hold policy" and was treated unfairly once I requested a reference. It was my understanding that I would have 7 days to confirm the wedding date once Kim received another client inquiry. Kim e-mailed to say she could not work with me after 4 days. I believe it was a reasonable request to ask for a reference. Kim, as it appears from her e-mail, did not.

In no way can I evaluate her skill with hair and make-up. I only can evaluate her customer service and her attention to a potential client. While initially she was a dream, once I was unwilling to immediately produce a deposit (although I had 7 days) she had no desire to work with me. Brides, please keep this information in mind if you are looking into booking with Kim Larson.

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06/28/2009

Kim was AMAZING!!!! I was so very pleased with my hair on my wedding day. Being from AZ and having traveled to Monterey for a destination wedding, I was not able to have a run through "trial" hair-do. Kim was able to capture EXACTLY what I described to her via phone and emails.

I have very long,thick hair. Kim granted my wishes of wearing my hair down with soft, long curls, that lasted me all day and night. She has a great personality and was very fun to talk to on one of the biggest days of my life.

I would highly recommend Kim Larsen.

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06/14/2009

As an out-of-town bride I was very nervous to book my hair and make-up with someone I had never worked with before. After searching the area I found that Kim was easy to contact and communicate with, had great prices, and genuinely seemed to wanted to make her clients happy. Through e-mail I told her what look I wanted and on the day of the wedding Kim was prepared. She printed dozens of pictures for us to look through to get exactly what I wanted. Kim was very professional, but also so personable and easy to work with. At the end of it, the timing worked perfectly, my hair and make-up looked great and I was totally at ease leaving her studio. I would recommend Kim Larson's services to any anxious out-of-town Bride.


Thank you so much Kim for polishing me up on my wedding day, but keeping me...ME!

-Jennifer
June 14, 2009

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06/13/2009

I chose Kim because of the raving reviews on this website. And, she was great! I was extremely happy with my hair.

I highly recommend doing a trial run -- at the trial run, we didn't get it perfect the first time, but by the time I left the trial, it was great. She replicated that to the T on the big day, and the up-do lasted from about 9am to 2am (and my wedding ceremony was at a beach outside) -- I was very impressed. I highly recommend Kim!

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06/01/2009

Kim Larson was absolutely amazing! I brought in two photos of what I wanted, and she prepared my hair and makeup exactly how I requested! I received numerous compliments from guests on how fabulous my hair/makeup looked.

Kim was on time, very professional, and a pleasure to work with. She was able to do myself and my MOH in under 3 hours, and we didn't even have to do a trial run (since I was an out-of-towner).

I would highly recommend her if you're looking for a great makeup/hair artist for your wedding in the Carmel/Montery area!

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05/16/2009

Kim Larson was very professional, friendly, and attentive. She worked hard to achieve the look I wanted and really listened to my feedback at the trial run. In the end, my hair and makeup were absolutely perfect on my wedding day, and I could not have been happier!

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05/09/2009

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Kim is an amazing hair and makeup artist. She’s is also really personable, yet professional. Her prices are a bit high if your wedding budget is tight, but you definitely get what you pay for. I highly recommend her services.

BACKGROUND:
Since I live in the Bay Area, and the wedding was at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, I figured I would just go off the preferred vendors list, provided by the hotel. I did a little bit of online research. At the time, there weren't many reviews, so I was slightly concerned. I contacted Kim via email, and she responded within a couple of hours. (Throughout all our email-only correspondences, she was always very responsive.) She gave me her price list, a copy of a blank contract, and some pictures of wedding makeup/hair she’s done in the past. I was slightly hesitant with booking her because of the prices, but we had budgeted high in this category, so we were still within our budget. I decided to schedule a makeup and hair trial with her, since the worst case scenario would be -$220. (But the best case scenario would be one vendor less to look for!)

TRIAL:
I scheduled my hair and makeup trial the morning before our engagement pictures in Carmel. I met Kim at her studio at 8:30 in the morning, and she immediately got to work, knowing that our pictures were right after (at around 11:30 AM). She suggested ending with a different hair style than the one I decide on for the wedding, so we tried out several wedding styles, and then she re-styled it one last time for the pictures. Her first makeup attempt on me was perfect – it was natural and yet sufficient for photography. It was very windy that day, so Kim provided me with a touch-up kit for the engagement photo session. Kim was really friendly and concerned about what I wanted. She was also really concerned about finishing on time so I could make it to the photo session. Cost breakdown: $100 for hair trial, $100 for makeup trial, and $110 for deposit (because I already knew I wanted her to do my wedding!).

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The day before the wedding, Kim was so on-top of things that she called me for my hotel room number before I was even checked in! My wedding started at 10 AM, so preparations began at 5 AM. Kim showed up maybe 10 minutes late, but we had scheduled contingency time, so it was not a problem. She worked very quickly and compromised well with the lack of table space. Kim also brought another stylist with her, since my mom and my maid of honor also needed their hair/makeup done. The other stylist did a great job. My dress had to be put on over my head, so Kim had agreed beforehand to stay and do damage control. After the dress went on, and hair and makeup was still good, Kim had to instruct my aunt on how to put on my veil (my mother’s idea, based on some Chinese tradition). Kim was so cute because she was really concerned and anxious the whole time, but it all turned out fine! In the end, I had a lot of compliments on my hair and makeup, all thanks to Kim. Cost breakdown: $110 for bridal hair (pre-paid as deposit), $110 for bridal makeup, $75/person for mother/MoH hair (total: $150), $75/person for mother/MoH makeup (total: $150), and $50/person for stylists traveling to your location (total: $100).

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11/01/2008

Kim Larson from Kim Larson Bridal Make-Up & Hairstyling in Carmel Valley did an amazing job! She was calm, collected, did exactly what I had asked and did it with great confidence. I received tons of compliments on my hair throughout the whole wedding and was glad that I had selected to work with Kim.

A month prior to our wedding, I did go to another hairdresser for a trial and when I showed her the picture of what I wanted, this other hairdresser was not able to pull it off so she called the style "Stupid." This is not what I was looking for so imagine my relief when Kim nailed the hairstyle when I went to the trial with her. She also has a great studio in Carmel Valley! All in all, I'm super satisfied with Kim's great work!

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09/06/2008

I found Kim on a recommended vendors list for my reception site, we were only in town for another day and she fit us in for a hair/makeup trial. She has her own studio just for wedding makeup/hair at her home in Carmel Valley. She took extensive notes on what I wanted, asked all the right questions and was very thorough. I loved my hair and makeup from the trial, but I ended up only using her for my hair since I am a makeup artist and had some budget constraints. She came to our house in the morning and worked with my hair until we both thought it was perfect. And my hair was so beautiful on my wedding day! It lasted all day too. I would highly recommend Kim Larson to any bride getting married in the Carmel/Monterey area!

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08/09/2008

"I used Kim Larson for my wedding and it was an awful experience. I strongly recommend finding someone else if you're looking for bridal hair and/or makeup for your wedding day.

My trail run was just fine and she did a great job and was realatively nice. Never warm and fuzzy...

Finally, I booked her for my wedding day. She charges $110 for bride hair and another $110 for makeup. Bridesmaids are $75 for each. Pretty high...

My wedding was to take place at 3:30. Photos starting at 1:30. I requested she come between 10 and 11. Kim insisted on coming to start at 9:00 a.m. She informed me of this after paying her in full (which she required before the event). I was very much against starting so early considering she said she would spend 30 minutes with each of the bridesmaids and an hour with me and would have an assistant. There was no reason to start so early, except that she had another scheduling conflict.

That by itself was very poor service and had me totally annoyed the morning of the wedding. Btw... she was gone by 11 a.m. so she certainly didn't need to be there at 9:00 am. for a 1:30 p.m. start.

Anyway, that aside, my hair was a mess! The make-up was okay, but my hair was horrible and I spent the entire rest of the day trying to re-fix it every time I had a minute in the restroom. What a mess. One of the girls who had her hair done ($75 for 20 minutes of work) had to re-wash her hair and re-style it after Kim left. It was horrific. I wish we had pictures to post.

I'm not a bitter bride and my wedding was absolutely amazing! I've written rave reviews about every aspect of my wedding - the florist, photographer, DJ, caterer and the venu. Everything was quite perfect and I'm really not that hard to please. Kim was just really that bad."

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"I am saddened and surprised to read this feedback from Talia regarding my services, especially nine months after her wedding. As one of the most requested bridal hair and makeup specialists on the Monterey Peninsula, I am well known for my reputation for ensuring that my brides are thoroughly delighted with their hair and makeup. I never forget what an important and special day the wedding day is for my brides, and my pricing is in line with the local competition. I am sincerely sorry that Talia was not happy with her hair or the timing. In my defense, I would like to say that I never leave a client before they have expressed complete satisfaction with their appearance. Unfortunately, Talia did not indicate to me that she wasn't pleased with her hair, and I imagine that the timing made things worse as she rearranged the style in the time after I finished and before the photos started. Had I known Talia was not happy, I would not have left until she was satisfied. I worked on Talia and her bridesmaid's hair in front of a 3 foot mirror and they had every opportunity to voice their dissatisfaction. While placing Talia's hair flowers, I asked her, while looking in the mirror,to give me the "okay" before pinning in the flowers and finalizing the hairstyle, which she did. Timing and scheduling can be very tricky with weddings, and, unfortunately in this case, we finished with more time before the photos than Talia wanted. I take pride in the fact that my clients not only look great but are also on time for their photos/ceremony. I am careful to take into account the usual delays and interruptions. Most importantly, I allow extra time in case one of my clients tells me that they aren't comfortable with their hair or makeup. There are often delays due to phone calls, flower deliveries, etc. that my brides have to handle during her hair and makeup time. Therefore, I plan accordingly, which sometimes means that there is extra time at the end, if there were no interruptions/delays. I feel that it's much better to be a little early rather than late, which so often happens with other stylists. In closing, I'd simply like to reiterate how sorry I am that Talia was not pleased with my services and to emphasize my 14 year reputation for excellence, integrity and service to literally 100's of brides and their wedding parties. I have never knowingly left a bridal party until everyone was happy and looking beautiful. "


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06/21/2008

I was very happy with Kim's ability to listen to what I wanted. I felt that she made me look very pretty on my wedding day! I would recommend her, but also I would suggest that you do the trial hair and make-up so that you are sure. I changed my mind from what I had thought I wanted.

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05/21/2008

SUPER SUPER SUPER Pleased with Kim! I would DEFINITELY recommend spending a bit more and doing a trial run. Kim stuck with me on my big day until my hair was perfect. I could not have been happier. My hair looked great and it stayed that way ALL night.

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03/22/2007

Being that I don't live in Monterey I had no idea where to go for my hair and makeup. I used the recommended list that the Plaza provided plus from reviews I had read. Kim was awesome. She new exactly what I wanted and was quite the perfectionist which I really appreciated. I have super thin hair and thought I was for sure going to need extensions if I wanted anything fancy but Kim was able to work her magic. I did a trial run about 2 months before and got numerous compliments. She came to the hotel the day of the wedding along with her assistant and transformed me. Check out the pics of my mom and you will see that her assistant Tiffany worked wonders too. I thought my mom looked absolutely stunning! Our wedding wasn't until 5pm. Kim started on me at 10am as we needed to be ready for pictures at 1pm. By 2am after the wedding, my hair still looked perfect. I couldn't believe it. I liked my makeup but don't think I was in love with it. I have pretty pale skin and I feel like I look a little washed out in some pictures but maybe its just the light. Overall I was VERY happy and would definitely highly recommend Kim. She had excellent communication and always responded to emails very quickly. If you use her please tell her that Erica Chasco sent you.

Client testimonial from Susan Johnson
11/19/2008

Dear Kim

I can't believe it's been over a month since our "Big Day" Thank you so much for your special attention to my hair and makeup on June 7th at the Holly Farm! I was so happy with how "polished yet natural" I looked. Thank you for being so patient and detailed and so NICE and easy to work with!

Many, many thanks,
Susan
7-16-08

Client testimonial from Megan
11/19/2008

Dear Kim-

Thank you so much for the fabulous job you did on my wedding hair and makeup. I felt like a million bucks and you achieved the exact look I was hoping for! I will definitely recommend you to anyone getting married in your area. Thanks again for your wonderful work!

Love,

Megan McKenna Relin

Client testimonial from Nancy Fassett
11/19/2008

Dear Kim-

Thank you so much for making my hair and makeup so gorgeous on my wedding day! I loved working with you throughout my engagement "season" and I so appreciate your sweet and upbeat energy. You're a doll!

I wish you all the best!

Fondly,
Nancy Fassett
10-26-08

Client testimonial from Alison Melton
11/19/2008

Dear Kim-

Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job on my hair and makeup and on Jenna and Shayla's updos! You made the whole process so enjoyable and relaxing. The day turned out wonderful and I felt beautiful! :)

Thanks again,
Alison Melton
Sept 24, '08

Vendor recommendation from Lindsey Walker Photography
03/12/2009

Kim Larson is a constant. Her work is always beautiful and contemporary in style. She does trial runs so the bride will be assured she will walk down the aisle with the look she had always envisioned. No surprises. She is extremely professional and personable. The day of the wedding, she will make sure that the bride and bridesmaids are on time for their portraits and that they look and feel amazing!! I highly recommend her services.

Vendor recommendation from Scott Campbell Photography
03/01/2010

We've been working with Kim for years and she is the best!

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Vendor recommendation from Fleurish Floral Designs

Brides are always looking for the right person to make them beautiful for their special celebration and Kim knows just what to do! Kim is very personable and professional and every bride looks fantastic.

About Kim Larson Bridal Makeup and Hairstyling

Since 1995, Kim and her talented team of stylists have been offering beautiful, long-lasting bridal makeup and hairstyling. On your special day, relax and feel pampered in the privacy of your hotel room or home while having your hair and makeup done professionally. Kim and her team strive to find the perfect balance so that the bridal party looks beautiful and natural in person and also look great in the photos as well.

Complimentary consultations are available.


Sponsor- Wish Upon a Wedding  

Member, Look Good, Feel Better- Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

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Yes
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